Pair charged after row breaks out during Longford Summer Festival celebrations
Two men are to appear in court on Tuesday after a row broke out during the third night of Longford's Summer Festival, the Leader can reveal.
The pair were arrested by uniformed gardaí at around 10pm and brought to Longford garda station where they were later charged.
Both men are due to appear at a sitting of Longford District Court on Tuesday.
"Gardaí have arrested two males in connection to public order incidents that occurred at approximately 10pm last night, Saturday, 15th of July 2023 on the Main Street of Longford Town, Co Longford," said a garda spokesperson.
"Both males have been charged and are due to appear before a sitting of Longford District Court at approximately 10:30am on the 18th of July 2023."
The festival, which made its long awaited return after a three year Covid enforced hiatus, draws to a close this evening after four days of live music and entertainment on the streets of Longford town.